[BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Statesman and Orator)]
Copy in another hand of his verses
"written in Visitors book at Drumnadrocket Inn, Glen Urquhart", saying that commonly "In Highland Glens ... man is chased away and game preserved", but that in "lovelier" Glen Urquhart, "deer and grouse have not supplanted men / Nor thousands here a wretched life course run / To buy a splendid luxury for one / Midst stifling walls and sweltering alleys thrust", and ending "Here Mules & Shoddy have not stunted men", 12 lines, 1 side folio, no date, c.
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
51198
£29
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BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Statesman and Orator)
Engaging autograph letter signed to the Revd Samuel Clarkson,
of Broughton, Manchester, thanking him for "the kindness which dictated the lines" accompanying "your note", unfortunately he is "in no way worthy of the compliments of Poets ... effusions of this nature" in the newspapers "make me blush", he cannot come up to "your standard of duty" and has "a nervous apprehension" about "the ordinary labour of Parl[iamentar]y life -- A few weeks will show", ending "In future, I must urge you to take a better subject when the poetic fit is on", 4 sides 16mo, Rochdale, 26th January
traces of former guard
Item Date:
1858
Stock No:
52905
£65
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BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Orator and Statesman)
Autograph Note Signed,
admitting "the Bearer to the Gallery of the House of Commons", 1 side 8vo., 20th February
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
14747
£15
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[BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Statesman and Orator)]
Fine unsigned carte de visite photo by H. J. Whitlock
showing him half length in semi-profile, seated at a table looking very serious, 4" x 2½", Birmingham, no date circa
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
40827
£35
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BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Statesman)
Autograph Quotation Signed and dated
"The attribute That speaks his Godhead most is merciful", 4½" x 4". no place, 11th November
Item Date:
1864
Stock No:
40984
£25
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